Consumer demand for certain technologies such as cellular phones and computers has expanded dramatically, and the supply of specialty minerals required for their manufacture has become a centralized enterprise. These same specialty minerals are also required for defence technologies, which has resulted in the creation of a near-monopoly for most of the minerals required to Read More…
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The Contest for Economic Supremacy in Central Asia
The entry of Chinese business into Central Asia has triggered a struggle for economic supremacy between Moscow and Beijing. Sandy Vingoe discusses what this would mean for the region.
A Short History of Nearly Everything NATO: Pt. 2
Aishwarya and Ian continue their joint series examining the history of NATO. This week, they focus on NATO and Canada’s role in the Kosovo War.
Uncovering the Bolivian Water War 15 Years Later
Sukhpal Kaur Sangha examines the Bolivian Water War.
State of Emergency: Why COP21 Must Succeed
With only weeks to go before COP21 in Paris, Genevieve Zingg examines the dangers climate change poses to human rights and global security.
Smoking Past The Barrier: The History of Cuban-American Agricultural Trade and the Hope for a Brighter Future
Anthony Galea looks at agricultural relations between Cuba and the United States amid their emerging relationship.
The Next Snowbirds
In Paul Pryce’s 100th article for the NAOC, he discusses the possible replacements of the CT-144 Tutors flown by Canada’s Snowbirds.
Talk to a Diplomat: Episode XXVII
Larissa Beresneva discusses the Canadian International Council’s Third Annual Foreign Affairs Student Debate.
Climate Change and India’s ‘Right to Development’
Kristyn discusses the pollution problems in India and how this rising power works to lower its carbon footprint.
Talk to a Diplomat: Dr. Christopher A. Parsons
Managing Director of the Telecom Transparency Project and a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Citizen Lab, Dr. Christopher A. Parsons examines the implications of third-party access to telecommunications.